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KMID : 0355220090340020189
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Journal of Korean Academy Oral Medicine
2009 Volume.34 No. 2 p.189 ~ p.195
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A Study on Life Changes of Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients Through SRRS
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Ko Myung-Yun
Ok Soo-Min
Kwon Kyung-Min
Tae Il-Ho
Ahn Yong-Woo
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Abstract
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The life changes of burning mouth syndrome patients were evaluated through the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) questionnaire. 67 subjects were included for the study and they were categorized into 2 groups (BMS 33 persons, control 34 persons) and investigated in the Dept. of Oral Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital from January to December, 2008.
The obtained results were as follows :
1. BMS Group have experienced more changes in their lives than the control group within one year. This difference is showed between 7 to 12 months before hospital visit.
2. There is no significant difference between high score group(life vairation above 150) and the control group.
3. When the survey is divided by six categories, no significant difference shows within six categories. However, the BMS group shows high score within the social life category.
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KEYWORD
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SRRS, BMS
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